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Aparthotel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 star property
Aparthotel in Tauranga with free parking

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Garden
Garden
Indoor spa tub
Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Lobby sitting area
The Thermal Motel on 18th Ave offers a tranquil garden for relaxation and games with kids. Enjoy free WiFi, convenient parking, and a streamlined check-in/out process to maximize your exploration time.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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King Studio | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Studio | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior 1 Bedroom | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Unit | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fernland Spa - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Blake Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 19 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baker Bob's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Tree Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Aparthotel in Tauranga with free parking
Laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a minibar, room service, and a coffee/tea maker. Change of towels is available on request.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th Avenue Thermal Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 18th Avenue Thermal Motel located?

Located in Tauranga South, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Tauranga Golf Club and Brain Watkins House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully renovated, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good, but lacked basic things like small lamps for side tables. Wifi code didn’t work and office was closed early so couldn’t get a solution. The shower was in desperate need of replacing along with the lino in bathroom….would make it hygienic. Bed was like a rock. Everything else was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was OK but the bathroom is terrible, Had to run around the shower to get wet, really poor pressure, the TV is too small for the large room. I class it cheap but cheerful but the above issues will prevent me from returning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved my stay there,will definitely come back and stay again,next time I'm on holiday or visiting I'll be booking in .❤️❤️👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxed and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just right for me,everything i needed,unit clean & tidy & bed comfy...handy to Fraser Cove shops & supermarket & not far from Bethleham & Maungatapu where i was visiting. Owner helpful when asked Would stay again,so recommend 18th Avenue Motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great thermal pool

Nice place, friendly staff, great heated pool, just the barbeque we could not light.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The indoor natural hot springs pool could definately use a face lift...it just appeared old and not maintained. The room was nice and clean. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
clean and quiet but in bad need of an update
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not get towels in our room. It was to late at night to do anything about it. Left early in the morning without showers or proper wash.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Big shout out to amazing owners and the cleaners motel was so beautiful spotless it was so easy for us to do things where the shopping center is close by also since been staying there I was easy to go to the hospital to see a family member that not here with us Thankyou we will be coming back for another time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Old and needs updating but it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff seem nice and it's close to the hospital so that's helpful. The water pressure is terrible. The whole place could do with a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Affordable

Great place to stay. Comfortable spacious unit. Bed a bit to firm for my liking and was pleased to have my own pillow with me. However, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Willingstone

Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
They were busy with renovation, but did this quietly and respectfully so disturbances were not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks for a wonderful stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed here twice. An older motel with older decor but nice and clean and for us, it is conveniently located. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Fine enough for our short stay. The bathroom floor area needs a tidy up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome. Easy parking. See you again in 3 weeks :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in. Hospitable. Thermal pool very unique. Everything we needed. 10 minutes from beach walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Didn’t much like this property. The thermal pool was gross and same with our shower over bath. Rooms where ridiculously hot with no AC and fan just blowed hot air around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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